
Vasaka
₹160.00
वसाका – Araduso- Malabar Nut
Bahka-tita,Vasica
Adhatoda vasica
Vasaka Plant Leaves
100gm
Description
Vasaka Leaves, known as Vasa in Ayurveda, is an important drug prescribed for malarial fever, fever caused by pitta and kapha, chronic fever, intrinsic hemorrhage, cough and asthma, leprosy, skin diseases and piles. It is reported to be an expectorant, abortifacient, antimicrobial, antitussive and anticancer.
Health Benefits
- Supports Healthy Respiratory Function & as Bronchodilator.
- Promotes expansion of lung pipes and removal of sticky phlegm.
- Supports as anti-allergic in common cold & skin problems.
- Supports removal of extra pitta (heat) from the body.
Dosage
- Take ½ to 1 teaspoon given regularly in morning & evening empty stomach with warm water or honey or as directed by your health practitioner.
1. Charaka Saṁhitā – Vāsaka in Kāsa, Śvāsa & Raktapitta
Sanskrit Śloka
वासा तिक्तकषाया च शीतवीर्या विशेषतः।
कासश्वासहराऽग्र्या रक्तपित्तनिवारिणी॥
Meaning
Vāsā is bitter–astringent and cooling; it is foremost in alleviating cough and dyspnoea and is highly effective in bleeding disorders.
Table 1. Clinical Takeaway (Ayurvedic Perspective)
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta, Kaṣāya |
| Guṇa | Laghu, Rūkṣa |
| Vīrya | Śīta |
| Vipāka | Kaṭu |
| Karma | Kāsa-hara, Śvāsa-hara, Raktapitta-hara, Kaphahara |
| Best Indications | Cough, asthma, bronchitis, hemoptysis |
| Part Used | Leaf |
| Classical Domain | Prāṇavāha-srotas & Raktavikāra |
Table 2.Summary of Classical Ayurvedic Actions (Sanskrit Karma)
| Karma | Meaning |
|---|---|
| कासश्वासहर | Bronchodilator, antitussive |
| रक्तपित्तहर | Hemostatic |
| कृमिघ्न | Antimicrobial |
| शोथघ्न | Anti-inflammatory |
| ज्वरघ्न | Antipyretic |
Table 3. Doṣa Action vs Systems Biology Interpretation
| Doṣa Action | Biomedical Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Kapha-Śāmaka | Expectorant, mucolytic |
| Pitta-Śāmaka | Hemostatic, anti-inflammatory |
| Vāta-Śāmaka | Bronchodilatory |
| Rasāyana | Antioxidant, immunomodulatory |
Table 4. Safety and Toxicology
| Classical Warning | Modern Correlate |
|---|---|
| Excess Kaṣāya | Gastric dryness |
| Pregnancy | Use under supervision (uterotonic alkaloids) |
| Long-term high dose | GI upset, nausea |
| Pediatric use | Dose adjustment required |
Table 5. Dosage, Part Used, Indications, Best Time, and Therapeutic Benefits
| Part Used | Ayurvedic Dosage (Adults) | Indication | Best Time | Therapeutic Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Powder | 1–3 g/day | Cough, asthma | Morning | Expectorant |
| Fresh Juice | 10–20 ml | Hemoptysis | Morning | Hemostatic |
| Decoction | 50–100 ml | Bronchitis | Morning/evening | Bronchodilator |
| Standardized Extract | 250–500 mg | Chronic cough | After meals | Antitussive |
| Vāsāriṣṭa | 10–20 ml | Chronic respiratory | After meals | Lung tonic |
6.Scientific Interpretation Summary
Classical Ayurvedic descriptors Tikta–Kaṣāya Rasa, Laghu–Rūkṣa Guṇa, Śīta Vīrya, and Kāsa-Śvāsa hara–Raktapitta-hara Karma correlate strongly with vasicine-mediated bronchodilation, vasicinone-driven mucolytic action, and polyphenol-based anti-inflammatory mechanisms in modern pharmacology. This validates Vāsaka as a gold-standard Ayurvedic respiratory and hemostatic herb.
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Take care: Store in a cool and dry place. Avoid direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach from Children.
Cautions
- Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
- If you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication, under medical supervision or under age of 18 it is advisable to consult a GP prior to taking any supplements.
- Discontinue use and consult a GP if any adverse reactions occur.
- Do not exceed stated dose.
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